Widowland by C.J. Carey

Widowland

C.J. Carey

432 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction dystopian thriller informative medium-paced

Description

An alternative history with a strong feminist twist, perfect for fans of Robert Harris' Fatherland, C. J. Sansom's Dominion and the dystopian novels of Margaret Atwood.To control the past, they edited history. To control the future, they edited li...

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Community Reviews Summary of 136 reviews

Moods

tense 60%
dark 55%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 37%
challenging 37%
reflective 26%
emotional 11%
inspiring 11%
informative 8%
sad 8%
hopeful 6%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 18%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 33% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.65

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